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Johnson & Wales University-Providence

Providence, Rhode Island · Private · 3,868 undergrads

Johnson & Wales University-Providence admits 88% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Johnson & Wales University-Providence?

88% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 890–1160 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

7,828 applied, 6,921 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Johnson & Wales University-Providence cost?

$29,952 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $62,760.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$26,196
$30,000–$48,000$25,194
$48,000–$75,000$25,185
$75,000–$110,000$31,332
over $110,000$35,887

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Johnson & Wales University-Providence need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

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We haven't checked Johnson & Wales University-Providence's fall 2027 rule yet. Johnson & Wales University-Providence didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Johnson & Wales University-Providence's site

What it's like

3,868
undergrads. Mid-size: plenty of people, and professors who can learn your name.
City
Campus setting in Providence, RI.
82%
of first-years come back for year two.
39%
finish in four years. 55% within six.
$53.9k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$27k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

What is Johnson & Wales University-Providence's acceptance rate?
88% for fall 2024: 6,921 of 7,828 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 890 to 1160 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Johnson & Wales University-Providence cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $25,185 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $62,760.
What is Johnson & Wales University-Providence's graduation rate?
55% of students finish within six years and 39% within four (IPEDS).